Self-guided audio walk
The Other Side of the Bridge
Kallio, Hakaniemi & Helsinki's Bohemian Heart
9 stops90 min, flat
The other side of Helsinki: market hall, granite church, the last wood-fired sauna, and Suvilahti’s graffiti walls.
A 90-minute self-guided audio walk across the Long Bridge into the working-class past and bohemian present of Helsinki. The Hakaniemi market hall, Kallio’s national-romantic church, the city’s last wood-fired public sauna, and the legal graffiti walls of Suvilahti. Flat pavement with one gentle climb, at your own pace.
The route
Eight stories, one harbour.
Every stop is below. A 30-sec preview is free, the rest unlock when you buy.
Hakaniemi Square & the Long Bridge (Pitkäsilta)
Hakaniemi Market Hall (Hakaniemen kauppahalli)
Ympyrätalo & the May Day March
Karhupuisto (Bear Park) & Café Culture
Kallio Church (Kallion kirkko)
Torkkelinmäki & Helsinki's "Manhattan"
Kotiharjun Sauna
Hämeentie & "Knife Boulevard"
Suvilahti, the Graffiti Walls & the New Helsinki (FINALE)
Good to know
Questions, answered.
Is this a guided tour or a self-guided audio tour?
The Other Side of the Bridge is a self-guided audio walking tour. You walk at your own pace with the narration playing on your phone: no group, no set start time, and no guide to keep up with. Start when you like, pause whenever you want, and linger as long as you please.
How long is the walk, and how far is it?
The walk takes about 90 minutes and follows a short, flat route with no mandatory stairs. You set the pace, so it is easy to stretch it longer with coffee or photo stops along the way.
What will I see on the tour?
The route links 9 of Helsinki's landmarks, from Hakaniemi to Suvilahti, including Hakaniemi Square & the Long Bridge (Pitkäsilta), Hakaniemi Market Hall (Hakaniemen kauppahalli), Ympyrätalo & the May Day March, Karhupuisto (Bear Park) & Café Culture, Kallio Church (Kallion kirkko), and more.
Is this good for cruise passengers or a short stopover in Helsinki?
Yes. Because there is no fixed start time, it suits a cruise stop or a short layover perfectly. Begin the moment you reach the city centre, walk it in about 90 minutes, and you are never tied to a tour group's schedule or a return coach.
Do I need an internet connection? Does it work offline?
You can download the whole tour before you set off and play it offline as you walk, so you will not burn roaming data or lose the audio when the signal drops. Pre-load it on hotel or city wifi, then walk anywhere.
What language is the tour in?
The audio is in English, written and narrated for international visitors. It plays in your browser, so there is no app to install.
How much does it cost, and can I try it before buying?
The first stop plays free, so you can hear the style before you decide. The full 9-stop walk unlocks for €9, a one-time purchase with no subscription.
Where does the tour start and end?
It starts at Hakaniemi and finishes at Suvilahti. There is nothing to book for a set time, so you can begin as soon as you arrive.
Your guide
By Lila, a Helsinki local.
I've lived in the Helsinki area my whole life. I've worked at a travel agency and a hostel, and shown this city to friends from all over the world. This walk is the one I'd give you myself, now in your headphones.
Meet Lila